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OY52 VZD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 103,102 miles on the clock, averaging 6,820 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 VZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,820

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year188
Average per year6,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VZD 22k42k63k83k103k '06'18'13

Check OY52 VZD

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,102 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage97,245 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage91,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage86,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,434 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage80,287 miles
Since last MOT+12,376 miles
PASS
Mileage67,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage60,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage51,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage45,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage36,601 miles
Since last MOT+14,577 miles
PASS
Mileage22,024 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 VZD

What car is OY52 VZD?

OY52 VZD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 VZD?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VZD was 103,102 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VZD passed its MOT?

OY52 VZD has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.

Is OY52 VZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 VZD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY52 VZD?

OY52 VZD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.